Big Apple Music Scene — When news of Muammar Gaddafi's death broke yesterday, a strange snowball effect began on Twitter: First, some users innocently commented that the Libyan dictator resembled singer Carlos Santana; then people started asking if Santana had died; then be... more info

Impose Magazine — Between occupying Wall Street and all the CMJ festivities, you really can have your pick of the popular litter. With the blessing of having freedom to choose your activity, it goes without saying that we are not on the same page. With news the news o... more info

The Newsroom — Carlos Santana's sold-out concert will benefit needy children in Mexico. more info

NME — Valley Region Elementary School No. 12 is renamed in the guitarist's honour more info

ContactMusic — Guitar legend Carlos Santana has been given a permanent tribute by officials in California who have named a school in his honour Executives of the Los Angeles Unified school board have approved plans to rename Valley Region Elementary School No 12 in... more info

Topix — Now that the Moody Theater has redrawn Austin's live music map in its inaugural season, chalk up another unforgettable first: Carlos Santana and band transforming it into San Francisco's legendary Fillmore Auditorium like it was 1971. more info

ContactMusic — Rocker Neil Young's annual Bridge School Benefit concert will this year feature Arcade Fire, Dave Matthews and Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder. Foo Fighters, Tony Bennett, Mumford & Sons, Beck, Diana Krall and Los Invisibles, featuring Carlos Santana... more info

Guardian Music — Tinariwen have been exporting their acclaimed brand of desert rock to a worldwide audience for a decade. Former manager Andy Morgan caught up with them on tour in New YorkTo download an exclusive eight-track live album by Tinariwen - for free - visit... more info

Guardian Music — Musicians take legal action in response to Grammy overhaul that would pit them against mainstream acts such as Diana KrallLatin jazz musicians are going to fight for their right to be nominated for a Grammy. A group of musicians are suing the US Nati... more info

Guardian Music — From Elbow's ale to Marilyn Manson's absinthe, all kinds of musicians are cheerfully flogging their own branded drinks. Who should be next and what should they be plugging?If you thought the latest beer aimed at women, Animée, was a strangely patron... more info